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Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Lexiskillz09: 10:44pm On Dec 11, 2022
Good evening guys. I'm sorry for the long story. But it's serious Please
Please I need ur opinions on this issue bothering me. I am a Industrial chemistry graduate. I graduated last year and just completed my NYSC. I want to go for postgraduate studies but I am having difficulties in making a decision on what to do.

Someone advised me to switch to Chemical engineering, (this will require a 1 year postgraduate diploma course) though I wouldn't mind if there's a guarantee I stand a very good chance in the labour market after the PGD and MSC. On the other hand, 2 bros in my area I respect so much discouraged me about switching. Both of them were of the opinion that it would rather keep me confused instead of helping me. That recruiters will consider a candidate with B.Eng Chemical engineering without a masters over me, while chemistry field will consider a chemistry msc holder over me also.
Bottom line, it's almost a waste of time especially here in Nigeria that I should just do msc in industrial chemistry.

I'm still young though. I Will be 22 on 27th of this month.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Mikedgr8(m): 9:13am On Dec 17, 2022
Why is no one replying to this...I'm also studying industrial chemistry and in my final year...

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by alakara(m): 9:57am On Dec 17, 2022
My advice is that, for your Masters try the traveling out study route.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Nobody: 12:49pm On Dec 17, 2022
Ok
Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by PrettyBolu(f): 12:49pm On Dec 17, 2022
Lexiskillz09:
Good evening guys. I'm sorry for the long story. But it's serious Please
Please I need ur opinions on this issue bothering me. I am a Industrial chemistry graduate. I graduated last year and just completed my NYSC. I want to go for postgraduate studies but I am having difficulties in making a decision on what to do.

Someone advised me to switch to Chemical engineering, (this will require a 1 year postgraduate diploma course) though I wouldn't mind if there's a guarantee I stand a very good chance in the labour market after the PGD and MSC. On the other hand, 2 bros in my area I respect so much discouraged me about switching. Both of them were of the opinion that it would rather keep me confused instead of helping me. That recruiters will consider a candidate with B.Eng Chemical engineering without a masters over me, while chemistry field will consider a chemistry msc holder over me also.
Bottom line, it's almost a waste of time especially here in Nigeria that I should just do msc in industrial chemistry.

I'm still young though. I Will be 22 on 27th of this month.

Do not do it. I repeat, do not do it if your goal is to stand a good chance of getting a job.

Switch from Chemistry to Health Sciences instead.

Your background in Chemistry should give you a foundation for Health Sciences. You are already familiar with chemical composition, you can easily understand drugs. For you to have graduated Chemistry, you must have drawn so many molecular diagrams, therefore, you will be able to handle diagrams in Health Sciences.

Chemical Engineering is a different thing entirely. If you had studied Chemical Engineering, your mindset will be different from a Chemistry graduate. Where you would have been applying to work by now will be different. Your approach to the job market will be different. You cannot switch now. You will just be a black sheep lost in the crowd. Pick Health Sciences instead.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by abobote: 12:49pm On Dec 17, 2022
I so much like that course, Ehemical Engineering, but graduate when priorities student unionism

There's no course that guarantee job in the labour market, however Chemical Engineering is a very lucrative course

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Slawomirr: 12:49pm On Dec 17, 2022
Damnnn niggar
See the two courses way you want put hand

First na industrial chemistry

Now na you want enter chemical engineering

Make una dey study wetin go make una quick get work for Nigeria

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Corrosiveman(m): 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
grin
Yu must be a dummy if you think it's ur certificate....why don't you learn a skill and start earning even if it's little, it's worth peace of mind
I never in my life working for somebody

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by tuzle(m): 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
Chemistry, chemical engineering what is the difference? Chemistry engineering. I don't know much about the chemical engineering course but the only person I know who did that course is currently a teacher.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Phoenixity: 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
Mikedgr8:
Why is no one replying to this...I'm also studying industrial chemistry and in my final year...
Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Dollyak(f): 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
Majoring in chemistry in Nigeria (in most places in the world) is such a waste of time as it's such a niche market. I'll advise you switch into engineering as it's has a much better job prospects.
Other USA and China, there are not many places with enough job market for chemist.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by JoshTim: 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
Do that one year course and Go for chemical engineering. That one year will remove the dichotomy.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by seandurse(m): 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
All na chem chem

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by AgentGoat: 12:50pm On Dec 17, 2022
grin


My boy

Join pharmacy from 200l if you can run the admission level. Continue with chemical engineering or industrial chemistry if na abroad you wan run am. If na Nigeria na OYO e go be o

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by EvangDrGeo: 12:52pm On Dec 17, 2022
Lexiskillz09:
Good evening guys. I'm sorry for the long story. But it's serious Please
Please I need ur opinions on this issue bothering me. I am a Industrial chemistry graduate. I graduated last year and just completed my NYSC. I want to go for postgraduate studies but I am having difficulties in making a decision on what to do.

Someone advised me to switch to Chemical engineering, (this will require a 1 year postgraduate diploma course) though I wouldn't mind if there's a guarantee I stand a very good chance in the labour market after the PGD and MSC. On the other hand, 2 bros in my area I respect so much discouraged me about switching. Both of them were of the opinion that it would rather keep me confused instead of helping me. That recruiters will consider a candidate with B.Eng Chemical engineering without a masters over me, while chemistry field will consider a chemistry msc holder over me also.
Bottom line, it's almost a waste of time especially here in Nigeria that I should just do msc in industrial chemistry.

I'm still young though. I Will be 22 on 27th of this month.


With your good knowledge of chemistry (plus physics), write Jamb again and fill Medicine and Surgery. Choose a school like Niger Delta University, Bayesla State.

You are very young.

You will thank me after 6 years time.

I did the same thing too

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Spiff20(m): 12:52pm On Dec 17, 2022
Your still young go back to the university and do chemical engineering
Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by ImoleNaija: 12:52pm On Dec 17, 2022
All these educational palaver sef angry

You go Poly.... wahala
You go Private varsity.... wahala
You go State varsity.... wahala
You go Federal varsity and study one-kain course... another wahala
You go school and graduate with average results..... wahala


My girlfriend has First-Class in Social Studies & I am still very much confused.

May God lead you aright, OP.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Olachase(m): 12:52pm On Dec 17, 2022
Pls everyone i have a question to ask

Any credible information about this (O.T.D & H. T. D) program run in Ibadan Polyphonic? I was told the O.T.D can be converted to OND and the H. T. D to HND, which will require additional one year
O. T. D ( Ordinary Technicia Diploma)
H. T. D (Higher Technicia Diploma)

Pls ur advance will be more appropriated make person no go waste three years for nothing
Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by PJtech: 12:53pm On Dec 17, 2022
I have nothing to say
Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Dollyak(f): 12:54pm On Dec 17, 2022
EvangDrGeo:



With your good knowledge of chemistry (plus physics), write Jamb again and fill Medicine and Surgery. Choose a school like Niger Delta University, Bayesla State.

You are very young.

You will thank me after 6 years time.

I did the same thing too
That's another good advice @OP

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by OBTOREPA(m): 12:55pm On Dec 17, 2022
tuzle:
Chemistry, chemical engineering what is the difference? Chemistry engineering. I don't know much about the chemical engineering course but the only person I know who did that course is currently a teacher.
Bad mouth no go kill you.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Raxxye(m): 12:56pm On Dec 17, 2022
The person who advised you to not switch to chemical Engineering is right.
Why do you even want to switch to do a PGD in Chemical Engineering? Is it that you have seen so many job opportunities that require Chemical Engineering graduates and not Chemistry graduates? I guess it's not the case.
It is better to stick with your Chemistry if you want to study further, especially if you are to remain in Nigeria.
Even if you wish to travel out to study, there are [arguably] more funding and scholarship opportunities for Chemistry grduates than Chemical Engineering graduates.
So my advice is that you don't switch. Chemistry is a fantastic course!

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by BarrElChapo(m): 12:57pm On Dec 17, 2022
Lexiskillz09:
Good evening guys. I'm sorry for the long story. But it's serious Please
Please I need ur opinions on this issue bothering me. I am a Industrial chemistry graduate. I graduated last year and just completed my NYSC. I want to go for postgraduate studies but I am having difficulties in making a decision on what to do.

Someone advised me to switch to Chemical engineering, (this will require a 1 year postgraduate diploma course) though I wouldn't mind if there's a guarantee I stand a very good chance in the labour market after the PGD and MSC. On the other hand, 2 bros in my area I respect so much discouraged me about switching. Both of them were of the opinion that it would rather keep me confused instead of helping me. That recruiters will consider a candidate with B.Eng Chemical engineering without a masters over me, while chemistry field will consider a chemistry msc holder over me also.
Bottom line, it's almost a waste of time especially here in Nigeria that I should just do msc in industrial chemistry.

I'm still young though. I Will be 22 on 27th of this month.

Stay in the chemistry lane, if traveling abroad is something you’d consider in the future, usually the US may deny you a visa based on the switch, I think they prefer you build up on what you studied at undergraduate level but this is just to get in oh, when you’re in you can do anything else.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by addexx: 12:57pm On Dec 17, 2022
School school school!!!!!

Una no wan make money?
Una no wan see the world?
Una no wan chop life ?
Una no wan change lives?


What have you done with your industrial chemistry degree. What impact? Or you are all about acquiring undecided

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by Nlkay(m): 12:57pm On Dec 17, 2022
Lexiskillz09:
Good evening guys. I'm sorry for the long story. But it's serious Please
Please I need ur opinions on this issue bothering me. I am a Industrial chemistry graduate. I graduated last year and just completed my NYSC. I want to go for postgraduate studies but I am having difficulties in making a decision on what to do.

Someone advised me to switch to Chemical engineering, (this will require a 1 year postgraduate diploma course) though I wouldn't mind if there's a guarantee I stand a very good chance in the labour market after the PGD and MSC. On the other hand, 2 bros in my area I respect so much discouraged me about switching. Both of them were of the opinion that it would rather keep me confused instead of helping me. That recruiters will consider a candidate with B.Eng Chemical engineering without a masters over me, while chemistry field will consider a chemistry msc holder over me also.
Bottom line, it's almost a waste of time especially here in Nigeria that I should just do msc in industrial chemistry.

I'm still young though. I Will be 22 on 27th of this month.

Go for Engineering but if you have the option of doing Chemical Eng. , Kindly ask if you can go for Production Eng. and if you can, choose Production instead.
Someone also suggested Health sciences which is a very good option.

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Re: Switching From Chemistry To Chemical Engineering by donleo92(m): 12:58pm On Dec 17, 2022
Good luck..
he who wears the shoe knows were it itches

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